Chef de Partie

The Sebel Auckland Manukau is a stylish and convenient luxury property. Nestled in the heart of Manukau, just a short 15 minute drive from Auckland Airport and within walking distance of New Zealand’s largest theme park, Rainbow’s End. With easy access to Auckland City, The Sebel Manukau is the ideal base for both business and leisure travellers. We are a small, friendly group of unique individuals who encourage each other to be welcoming, authentic and inclusive in order to create a positive work environment. For our guests, our aim is to always strive for the highest standards of service in order to give them the very best experience, every time they walk into our hotel.

This is a great opportunity to join our Kitchen team as a Chef de Partie! You will contribute to the achievement of high quality standards in all areas of food preparation, presentation and cooking techniques and be an integral part of ensuring excellence in service to our guests and our internal team.

During various meal periods and the provision of room service, you will play a key role in helping us deliver an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

This role will report to the Head/Sous Chef and your main duties will include;

• Maintain excellent presentation standards and cost control for Ora Bistro and room service.
• Lead team members by setting a positive example.
• Ensure strict stock rotation and minimum wastage.  Have stock control procedures implemented and maintained.
• Assist Head/Sous Chef with menu preparation and ensuring adequate supplies are available for expected service.
• Works with and co-ordinates the work of kitchen team members in the preparation and production of food as required.
• Prepares and ensures availability of mis en place as required.
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained, serviced and cleaned.
• Supervision of kitchen in the absence of the Head and Sous Chef.  Delegate duties and responsibilities to kitchen employees to ensure service demands are met.
• Liaise with Restaurant team members regarding the availability of menu items, additions to the menu and any relevant changes.
• Report any problems to the Head Chef/Sous Chef.
• Show efficiency in constantly striving to provide total customer satisfaction through efficient, friendly and professional service to all guests. This includes leading by example when attending to guest requests.
• Take initiative to ensure that interactions with our guests (internal or external) are positive, productive, professional and in keeping with the principles of Heartist
• CDP JD The Sebel Auckland Manukau

Your experience and skills will include:

• Minimum of 18 months experience in similar role.
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